Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 258 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777021
Common Names
- Pallidus Rush
- Pallid Rush
- Pallid Soft Rush
Description
Juncus pallidus (also called Pale Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist woods, meadows, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus pallidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus pallidus has small, greenish-brown flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus pallidus is a hardy perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It is best to sow the seed in autumn or early spring.
Where to Find Juncus pallidus
Juncus pallidus is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches.
Juncus pallidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus pallidus?
Juncus pallidus
What is the common name of Juncus pallidus?
Pale Rush
Where is Juncus pallidus found?
It is found in Europe and North America
Species in the Juncus genus
Juncus maroccanus,
Juncus acuminatus,
Juncus acutiflorus,
Juncus acutus,
Juncus aemulans,
Juncus alatus,
Juncus alexandri,
Juncus allioides,
Juncus alpigenus,
Juncus alpinoarticulatus,
Juncus amabilis,
Juncus amplifolius,
Juncus amuricus,
Juncus anatolicus,
Juncus anceps,
Juncus andersonii,
Juncus antarcticus,
Juncus anthelatus,
Juncus arcticus,
Juncus aridicola,
Juncus articulatus,
Juncus astreptus,
Juncus atratus,
Juncus australis,
Juncus balticus,
Juncus bassianus,
Juncus benghalensis,
Juncus beringensis,
Juncus biflorus,
Juncus biglumis,
Juncus biglumoides,
Juncus bolanderi,
Juncus brachycarpus,
Juncus brachycephalus,
Juncus brachyphyllus,
Juncus brachyspathus,
Juncus brachystigma,
Juncus brasiliensis,
Juncus brevibracteus,
Juncus breviculmis,
Juncus breweri,
Juncus bryoides,
Juncus bryophilus,
Juncus bufonius,
Juncus bulbosus,
Juncus burkartii,
Juncus caesariensis,
Juncus caespiticius,
Juncus canadensis,
Juncus capensis,
Species in the Juncaceae family
Distichia acicularis,
Distichia filamentosa,
Distichia muscoides,
Juncus maroccanus,
Juncus acuminatus,
Juncus acutiflorus,
Juncus acutus,
Juncus aemulans,
Juncus alatus,
Juncus alexandri,
Juncus allioides,
Juncus alpigenus,
Juncus alpinoarticulatus,
Juncus amabilis,
Juncus amplifolius,
Juncus amuricus,
Juncus anatolicus,
Juncus anceps,
Juncus andersonii,
Juncus antarcticus,
Juncus anthelatus,
Juncus arcticus,
Juncus aridicola,
Juncus articulatus,
Juncus astreptus,
Juncus atratus,
Juncus australis,
Juncus balticus,
Juncus bassianus,
Juncus benghalensis,
Juncus beringensis,
Juncus biflorus,
Juncus biglumis,
Juncus biglumoides,
Juncus bolanderi,
Juncus brachycarpus,
Juncus brachycephalus,
Juncus brachyphyllus,
Juncus brachyspathus,
Juncus brachystigma,
Juncus brasiliensis,
Juncus brevibracteus,
Juncus breviculmis,
Juncus breweri,
Juncus bryoides,
Juncus bryophilus,
Juncus bufonius,
Juncus bulbosus,
Juncus burkartii,
Juncus caesariensis,